Sports National TCISC’s Sports Performance Centre passes 1000 participants

THE TCI Sports Commission (TCISC) Sports Performance Centre run by Sports Performance Coach Angelo Garland and Sports Performance Apprentice Delano Williams is making a big splash.

Recently, the centre, where athletes train their bodies to perform at optimal levels, surpassed 1000 participants.

According to information from the Commission, young athletes also work on strength and conditioning, speed and agility, flexibility and injury prevention among other areas.

After launching the centre in 2021, the concept of sports performance was new to the Turks and Caicos Islands and was proving difficult to attract participation from athletes.

oach Garland shares, “I am elated that we have reached such a prestigious milestone. It shows growth in the department and also the Commission to have trained over 1000 athletes. I believe it aligns with the mission and vision of the Commission going forward. It was a tough journey, but I am happy to share such a feat with other members of the department, Coach Williams and Mrs Joddy Harvey. I’m looking forward to the thousands to come.”

Since the conception of the centre, a large number of male and female athletes have been trained in multiple sports disciplines, including basketball, rugby, softball, Track & field and swimming.

Multi-sport athlete and 3000m CARIFTA Bronze medallist Love Joseph is also part of the cohort who have benefited from this training.

Sharing objectives for the department Garland said, “As we progress throughout the year, our plan is not only to grow but we have a plan to educate. We have plans on educating our athletes, coaches and even family members more on the theory of sports performance and how it works. We have a few camps coming up in the next few weeks, in addition to a clinic and the introduction of a full macrocycle of sports performance training is in the works as well.”

Olympic athlete Delano Williams having recently been introduced to the Sports Commission also has goals to invest in TCI athletes. He shares, “My plans for the Sports performance department is to develop the athletes to a point where they can reach their maximum potential. I’ll do this by developing programmes to enhance their speed, agility, and power and to work on their conditioning. While doing this, I’ll ensure to touch on a few more areas such as flexibility, core and balance composition.”

The Sports Performance department is made up of coaches certified in Performance Enhancement, Strength and Conditioning, Nutrition, and

Kinesiology by top sports bodies including the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and the International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA). The centre is also stocked with equipment such as ice bath pools, Normatec (recovery boots), biometric scales and gym equipment.

Garland added, “We would like to thank the athletes that have given us a chance thus far, along with the coaches that have trusted us and our programmes to work with their athletes. We also would like to thank the public for being supportive and welcoming us with open arms. To the rest of the coaches and athletes out there, do not be afraid to try something new, we are here to help, feel free to ask any questions or concerns you may have.”

The Sports Commission will be touring the islands for the Sports Performance Summer Camps starting in July for boys and girls 13-18 years old.

The International Women’s Golf Day 2023, which was held earlier this month, was dubbed a “resounding success” by the Royal Turks and Caicos Golf Club.

According to information from the club’s website, some 60 enthusiastic participants “showcased the spirit of camaraderie and skill-building.

The event, which was organised by Pro Ashley Gravett, started off with engaging events such as the team putting challenge, hit the wine bottle, and a 9 x 3-hole scramble. These activities provided a fun and competitive atmosphere for all the participants, allowing them

PERFORMANCE CAMP SCHEDULE

Grand Turk - 9:30am - 1:00pm10-12 July

South Caicos - 9:30am - 1:00pm13-15 July

Providenciales - 9:30am - 1:00pm - 24-26 July

North Caicos - 9:30am - 1:00pm27-29 July

PROSPECTIVE CAMPERS CAN REGISTER FOR THE FREE SPORTS CAMPS IN TWO WAYS

1. Register online: https://forms. office.com/r/nLg0LKAvXN

2. Register in person at islandwide offices: Sports Commission Office, Bottle Creek Office, North Caicos Gustavus Lightbourne Sports Complex, Downtown Providenciales Sports Commission Office, South Caicos Parade Grounds, Grand Turk